We are about a month and a half away from the trade deadline in Major League Baseball, and it will pretty much be the only thing worth paying close attention to when it comes to the Phillies until that time. Other than the development and rise of Maikel Franco , that is. The Phillies have players that can fill some big roles on playoff contenders, and with the team continuing to sink in the NL East it is beginning to look more and more like a good time to part ways with some pieces in hopes of getting something in return